Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville is a British actor and author beloved for his roles in Downton Abbey, Paddington, Notting Hill, and numerous other films and television productions. Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Bonneville has built one of the most versatile and distinguished careers in British acting, equally at home in period drama, comedy, and contemporary roles. His memoir, Playing Under the Piano, shares stories from his life and career with warmth, wit, and the dry humour that fans of Downton Abbey will recognise immediately. Bonneville's books and audiobooks offer listeners an entertaining, affectionate look behind the scenes of British film and television from one of its most likeable stars.